Monthly Archives: March 2017

Perspectives on change

As an organization, we’ve made a lot of change this year. Choosing a new name, purchasing a new facility, selecting the next Executive Director of Special Education, implementing a regional administrator model, making shifts in personnel to better align with … Continue reading

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Wellness challenge update

The Wellness Challenge just ended its seventh week and all the staff participating are to be commended, as team scores are tight. With only three weeks left to go of the challenge, be sure to fill out your scores each … Continue reading

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Eat, Move, Sleep: How Small Choices Lead to Big Changes

Copies of the book Eat, Move, Sleep are available for check out to any staff member interested in finding out how to improve one’s overall health simply by making small specific changes. Contact Lori Thomas if you would like to … Continue reading

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Get to know Amy Knupp, incoming Executive Director of Special Education

As was previously announced, Amy Knupp, currently a Regional Administrator with the agency, has been selected as the agency’s next Executive Director of Special Education.  Amy will succeed Dr. Mary Stevens, who is retiring effective December 31, 2017. Amy started … Continue reading

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Mobile video kits now available for staff checkout

In an effort to provide more “DIY” options to staff when it comes to recording video and audio material, “Mobile Video Kits” have been assembled for staff use.  There are currently two Mobile Video Kits available for staff to checkout … Continue reading

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Creative Services piloting new ordering system

Did you know that the AEA 267 Creative Services department receives approximately 100 orders per day? Orders currently come in via two different email addresses, an online form on the website, van mail, walk-in, as well as Digital Storefront, a … Continue reading

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Important dates for 2017-18

In an effort to ensure greater continuity between our regions and allow for more opportunities to meet as a full agency, the following dates have been selected for 2017-18 for regional/agency team meetings. While locations of the meetings have not … Continue reading

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“Father” of the AEA system passes away

We received news last month that Dr. E. Robert (“Bob”) Stephens died peacefully on the morning of Feb. 9.  For those not familiar with Bob Stephens, he wrote the original legislative language to create the AEAs in Iowa. He also … Continue reading

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March Board of Directors Recap

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met Monday, March 6, 2017 in the Cedar Falls Conference Center. The board packet is available online and the minutes will be published online after approval at the next month’s board meeting.

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